Popcorn Shrimps

These popcorn shrimps makes a great pub grub. They are light, crunchy on the outside, but moist on the inside. The shrimps are coated with a variety of breadcrumbs called Panko. Panko is used widely in Japanese cuisine used to create a crunchy coating for fried foods. The airy lightness texture of the breadcrumbs creates a delicious crunchy crust.

In a large bowl, add the breadcrumbs, parsley, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and sea salt. Mix until well combined.To fry the shrimps: Toss the shrimps into the flour and shake off the excess flour. Then dip the shrimp in the egg and then into the breadcrumbs mixture, making sure to cover the entire shrimp.

Fry the shrimps in batches until light golden brown in color. To serve, top the shrimps with some chopped parsley and some lemon wedges on the side.

With shrimps like these, who needs to go to those chain restaurants and pay a lot of money for them? I am finding myself more and more turned off by the food quality of the chain restaurants and I am not talking about the fast food kind!